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The term off-grid refers to not being connected to a grid, mainly used in terms of not being connected to a main or national electrical grid. Off-the-grid homes are autonomous; they do not rely on municipal water supply, sewer, natural … Verder lezen →

Greywater can be defined as any domestic wastewater produced, excluding sewage. The main difference between greywater and sewage (or blackwater) is the organic loading. Sewage has a much larger organic loading compared to greywater. Some people also categorize kitchen wastewater … Verder lezen →

If you are looking for a home with energy-efficient features that will provide a comfortable, tranquil, weather-resistant dwelling, an earth-sheltered or earth bermed house could be the right choice for you. UNDERGROUND EARTH-SHELTERED HOMES When an entire earth-sheltered house is built … Verder lezen →

A rocket mass heater is a space heating system developed from the rocket stove, a hybrid with elements of an efficient wood-burning stove and a masonry heater. Wood is gravity fed into a “J-shaped” combustion chamber, from where the hot gases enter a … Verder lezen →

The Exbury Egg is a temporary, energy efficient self-sustaining work space for artist Stephen Turner in the estuary of the River Beaulieu. It is a place to stay and a laboratory for studying the life of a tidal creek, a … Verder lezen →

Cob building gets its name from the Old English term for “lump,” which refers to the lumps of clay-rich soil that were mixed with straw and then stomped into place to create monolithic earthen walls. Building with such a versatile material … Verder lezen →

The founder of the SOP movement (Sin Obsolescencia Programada – Without Planned Obsolescence) has hit out against planned obsolescence by making an everlasting light bulb and establishing a movement with the aim of putting an end to the abusive practices … Verder lezen →

Advocates of the back-to-the-land movement in the 60′s and 70′s aspired to build their own homes using locally available resources and envisioned sustaining themselves off the land. The energy crisis later in the 70′s focused attention on the use (or misuse) of … Verder lezen →

A windcatcher is a traditional Persian architectural element to create natural ventilation in buildings. Windcatchers come in various designs: uni-directional, bi-directional, and multi-directional. Windcatchers remain present in many countries and can be found in traditional Persian-influenced architecture throughout the Middle … Verder lezen →

Selling energy drinks to minors will soon be illegal in Lithuania, as the parliament voted overwhelmingly to ban highly caffeinated beverages to people under the age of 18. Lithuania is the first EU country to enact such a ban. The … Verder lezen →